CARNATION – Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors
Dianthus caryophyllus (Botanic) Clavel (Spanish)
Biennial for Full Sun
One of the most popular flowers for cutting. Attractive plants produce brilliantly colored and fragrant 2″” / 5 cm. double fringed flowers from early summer to fall. Ideal for beds, borders and cut flowers because of their long-lasting beauty and spicy fragrance. Culture: Sow seeds every spring for bloom the following year. Needs lots of sun and staking. It is challenging to grow. The tall, leggy Carnation is usually raised in hot, dry climates.

